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immaculatasknight · 17 days

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Following Detroit into collapse

#Germany #military industry #Rheinmetall #economy #austerity #Ukraine #deindustrialization #neofeudalism #colonialism #collapse #green agenda

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bopinion · 2 months

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2024 / 09

Aperçu of the Week:

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

(Siddhārtha Gautama, Indian wisdom teacher and founder of religion)

Bad News of the Week:

Various military scandals are currently rocking Germany. On the one hand, Russian (state) media have published a recording of a confidential conversation between senior air force officers that has been intercepted. And at a sensitive time. It concerns Taurus cruise missiles, which Ukraine desperately wants and which the German government, in particular Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is refusing. His official reason: German personnel were needed on site to ensure the weapon's functionality and, above all, its target settings. And Germany would therefore be a "direct participant in the war". This is precisely what the air force contradicts in this conversation, which was intended to coordinate a briefing on this topic for Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Was Scholz just misinformed or did he deliberately give a false reason and hope that nobody would find out? The former would be amateurish, the latter an unworthy political spectacle - and both are out of the question. The fact that the Federal Chancellor also revealed in the same context that the US and British military were already active in Ukraine is just as questionable and raises the same questions. Scholz is often accused of communicating too little. In these cases, less would have been more.

The circumstances of this confidential conversation are also alarming. It appears that the conversation was actually a WebEx meeting to which an unknown (apparently Russian) participant had dialed in. Just like that. And nobody noticed. I was fully aware that cyber espionage is dominated by the Russians. And that Germany is lagging behind in pretty much every aspect of digitalization. But the fact that it seems to be so easy to obtain secret military information should really only be a bad joke. It will be interesting to see what other recordings of confidential conversations the Kremlin still has in the drawer. And when and with what ulterior motives they will be released to the (western) public.

And on the other hand, in the last few days, an investigative team has brought to light an arms deal that fell through ten years ago. In a deal worth billions, the German armaments company Rheinmetall would have built state-of-the-art combat training centers in Russia to train Russian soldiers. Excuse me? You need to know that no German arms manufacturer is allowed to deliver abroad (outside NATO) without the approval of the German government. This has always been a source of debate in the case of Leopard II tanks for Saudi Arabia, for example. And the conservative-liberal coalition in power at the time (yes: Angela Merkel) had actually approved the Russia deal. Excuse me? When Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Sigmar Gabriel, the then Social Democrat Minister of Economic Affairs, fortunately pulled the ripcord. Whereupon Rheinmetall actually wanted to sue the federal government for lost profits. Since then, the issue has been on ice.

Both scandals show one thing very clearly: Defense is not a normal business and weapons are not just any export goods. This goes hand in hand with an immense responsibility. After all, human lives are at stake - protecting the lives of one's own population and killing (at least) the soldiers of another population. Apparently, not everyone involved is aware of this fundamental importance. Otherwise they would not treat it so lightly.

Good News of the Week:

Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. ("Junior" - really?) will be history. Finally. In the dawn of his political career, the 82-year-old turtle from Capitol hill has shown astonishing wisdom of age - for example, "There is no doubt, none, that former President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the storming of the Capitol" - but that does not change the overall balance of his political life's work. Which, from a European perspective, is questionable to say the least.

In my memory, the long-time leader of the Republican caucus in the US Senate stands for one thing above all: rejection. Holding China accountable for human rights violations? Rejected. Allowing the Democrats' social programs? Rejected. Reappoint judges if you can't nominate them yourself (over 1,000 times!)? Rejected. Not only favor the super-rich in tax reforms? Rejected. And so on...

So now Mitch McConnell has announced that he "only" wants to be a simple senator after the next presidential election. Well. Anyone remember his cognitive failures in several press conferences when he simply freezed? Like his Democratic opponent Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi (who is two years older), McConnell is an argument for the urgent need for an age limit for full-time politicians. But that argument obviously doesn't apply to the top job either...

PS: The above criticism of Donald Jessica Trump came just minutes after the Republican caucus under his leadership acquitted him in his second impeachment trial precisely because of the storming of the Capitol. So much for consistency. But never mind: he's gone. And that's good.

Personal happy moment of the week:

My daughter has a student job in addition to her studies in political science and communications and her involvement in the student organization. The money for the 37th pair of sneakers has to come from somewhere. She currently works in the political department of a leading social media agency. She had doubts at first. Whether she would be able to meet the requirements. And whether the job would meet her expectations. Both seem to be working out. At the weekend, she was praised for her performance by both her agency and its clients. As if she wasn't just an inexperienced young student who didn't need to be taken seriously. But a fully-fledged contributor in the department. Her contract was also extended. Including a pay rise - just one euro, but it's all about the symbolism. After her social year in a kindergarten, this is the second time she has scored points in a job. That makes a clean 100%. And a very proud dad.

I couldn't care less...

...that there will be strikes on our national rail company again. Company co-determination in all its glory - but the behavior of this union (of train drivers) seems increasingly unprofessional. And anything but solution-oriented.

It's fine with me...

...that when setting hashtags, the first suggestion for Donald is still Duck - and not Trump.

As I write this...

...I still have to empty half the cellar. Because one of the many difficult-to-understand regulations in Germany apparently requires a gas meter to be replaced every eight years. And it's in the worst possible place in our house. Thank you, bureaucracy!

Post Scriptum

Even if AfD & Co. don't want to admit it in their general xenophobia, the German labor market would no longer be able to function without immigrants and their children. According to the Federal Statistical Office, for example, nothing would work in cleaning professions with 60%, in gastronomy with 46% or in construction with 38% of the workforce having foreign roots.

The fact that the general proportion on the labor market is then only just under 25% is explained by the dominance of these - with the exception of medical professions - rather low-skilled occupations. For example, the proportion of apprenticeships is only 11%. The proportion is even lower for government occupations. Here, citizens with a migration background still play a very small role, with less than 6% in the police and judiciary.

Demographic change and the imminent retirement of the baby boomers are exacerbating the situation on the labor market. The shortage of skilled workers is already seen as a key risk for Germany as a business location. Society also has a role to play here. After all, together with the difficult German language and excessive bureaucracy, the widespread lack of a welcoming culture is the main reason why very few people consider Germany to be an attractive destination.

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the-nomadicone · 2 years

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1st Warsaw Armored Brigade // Polish Army

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nbgblatt · 9 months

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Rheinmetall will Leopard-Panzer in Ukraine reparieren

Rheinmetall will Leopard-Panzer in Ukraine reparieren | #Rheinmetall #Ukraine #Leopard #Panzer #Reparatur

Der Rüstungskonzern Rheinmetall plant, Leopard-Panzer und anderes Kriegsgerät künftig auch in der Ukraine instand zu setzen. “Wir bilden derzeit bereits Ukrainer in Deutschland für diese Tätigkeit aus”, sagte Armin Papperger, Chef des Unternehmens, dem “Spiegel”. Er verspricht einen zügigen Start: “Wir wollen nach der Sommerpause mit dem Betrieb beginnen.” Die Anlage soll Teil eines Netzes an…

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#leopard #Nürnberger Blatt #Panzer #Rheinmetall #ukraine

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warcrimerapist · 1 year

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Germany plans so supply 2 SysFla units to Ukraine until 2024 (~182mio€). the final armament would probably look like the second picture; Mantis mounted on a Boxer chasis

#war in ukraine #war aesthetic #ukraine war #ukraine #z #war news #rheinmetall #boxer #anti aircraft #germany

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blueiskewl · 2 years

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The German KF51 'Panther' Main Battle Tank (MBT)

The Panther KF51 is a main battle tank developed by the German company Rheinmetall. It was announced on 13 June 2022 at Eurosatory 2022.

The hull is based on the Leopard 2, but the turret's design is different. The tank is armed with a 130mm smoothbore Rheinmetall Future Gun System (FGS) and a fully automatic ammunition handling system with 20 ready rounds and a 12.7mm coaxial machine gun with an integrated remotely controlled weapons station. In addition, it can be equipped with the HERO 120 loitering ammunition system.

#The German KF51 'Panther' Main Battle Tank #MBT #tank #Rheinmetall #The Panther KF51 #weapons

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historyandwarfare · 2 years

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New Rheinmetall Panther Tank

New KF51 Panther tank is a (potential) replacement for German Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger presented a tank that is considered to become the successor to the Leopard 2 tank at the arms show in France. It is the first main battle cat entirely developed by Rheinmetall. Firepower Panther will utilize 130 mm Future Gun System and sensor-to-shooter links. Main gun will…

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#Panther #Panther II tank #Panther tank #Rheinmetall

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defencestar · 2 years

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Germany’s Rheinmetall will supply field hospital to Ukraine Military

Germany’s Rheinmetall will supply field hospital to Ukraine Military #India #defence #defense #Germany #Russia #Ukraine #Military #Army #Hospital #Engineering #Science #War

German Field Hospitals for Ukraine Military: German defence compay, Rheinmetall will soon be supplying the Ukrainian armed forces with a turnkey modern field hospital. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence awarded the €9 million order to Rheinmetall subsidiary Zeppelin Mobile Systeme GmbH (ZMS) in September 2022. The package includes training on the system. Delivery is scheduled to take place in…

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#German Defence Company #Military #Rheinmetall #Russia Ukraine War #Ukraine #Zeppelin Mobile Systeme GmbH

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taevisionceo · 2 years

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TAEVision 3D Mechanical Design Parts EngineParts Aftermarket @msmotorservice MSMotorservice KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH Pierburg Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR EGRvalves ▸ TAEVision Engineering on Pinterest ▸ TAEVision Engineering on Google Photos Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) made easy. EGR is used to reduce harmful emissions from petrol and diesel engines. ▸ EGR Systems... video via Motorservice Group Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) ▸ EGR Systems... via Motorservice Technipedia Fig. 1 - Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Electric EGR valves ▸ Electric EGR Systems... via Motorservice Technipedia Fig. 2 - Different Electric EGR Valves

Data 189 - Nov 06, 2022

#TAEVision #engineering #3d #mechanicaldesign #parts #engineparts #aftermarket #MSMotorservice #KS Kolbenschmidt #PIERBURG #exhaust gas recirculation #EGR #EGRvalves #EGR valves #cooled exhaust gas recirculation #electric EGR valves #EGR systems #Rheinmetall #Motorservice Technipedia

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aresdifesa · 16 days

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L'Australia firma il contratto per produrre 123 Boxer 8x8 Il Governo Australiano ha firmato i il contratto di produzione per 123 veicoli Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier, di cui oltre 100 saranno esportati dall’Australia per essere utilizzati dall’Esercito Tedesco. Secondo Nathan Poyner, amministratore delegato di Rheinmetall Defense Australia, questa sarà la più grande esportazione militare straniera fin qui realizzata dall’Australia verso la Germania. L’approvvigionamento dei veicoli per il trasporto di armi pesanti si basa su un accordo stipulato tra i Governi di Berlino e di Canberra. Rheinmetall ha annunciato il contratto con le autorità tedesche per un volume totale di 2,7 miliardi di euro, comprese manutenzione e riparazione, dopo la messa

#Forze_Armate #Forze_Terrestri #Industria_della_Difesa #Rheinmetall #Rheinmetall_Defense_Australia #australia #Australian_Army #Boxer_8x8_CRV #Boxer_Heavy_Weapon_Carrier #Bundeswehr #germania #rheinmetall

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inprimalinie · 26 days

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SUA nu vor ajuta Europa într-un conflict de amploare

Șeful concernului german de apărare Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, a declarat că legislatorii americani au transmis un mesaj clar Europei că nu vor mai “plăti pentru ei”, transmite Financial Times. Georgiana Arsene Papperger a concluzionat astfel că SUA nu vor veni în ajutorul Europei în cazul unui conflict armat la scară largă. El i-a îndemnat pe europeni să își unească forțele în sectorul…

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#GeorgianaArsene #Rheinmetall #Ucraina #Georgiana Arsene

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channeledhistory · 1 month

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#rumänien #nato #rheinmetall

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the-nomadicone · 2 years

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KF51 Panther // Rheinmetall

#KF51 #KF51 Panther #Panther #main battle tank #MBT #armor #military #armed forces #milblr #tank #German #Germany #Rheinmetall #Rheinmetall AG

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raum-e · 1 month

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Agnes Straff-Zimmermann, äh Flak-Rheinmetall. äh Kack-Reingewinn... (Das zwote Poster - "Eurofighterin" - ist ein Original.)

#EU #Wahl #Parlament #Straff #Zimmermann #Krieg #Propaganda #Rheinmetall #Logo #FDP #USA #Persiflage

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head-post · 3 months

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Rheinmetall acquires Romanian plant to boost eastern NATO presence

Military systems and equipment manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on February 1 the acquisition of a majority stake (72.5%) in Romanian vehicle manufacturer Automecanica Mediaș, bne IntelliNews reported.

Rheinmetall, producer of the Leopard main battle tanks, operates in two other countries on NATO’s eastern flank, Hungary and Lithuania. The company’s CEO Armin Papperger declared:

“Bringing Automecanica Mediaș into the Rheinmetall family marks another important milestone in our strategy of strengthening the group’s presence in Central Europe, which in turn contributes to bolstering the defensive capabilities of the EU and NATO on Europe’s eastern flank.”

However, the deal still requires approval from the relevant government authorities before taking effect, after which the Romanian plant will operate under the name Rheinmetall Automecanica.